May 7, 2012: Presentations IBUC
The IBUC 2012 presentations by Statistics Netherlands can be found at https://oto.cbs.nl/ibuc
April 3, 2012:
Email notification suspended
Due to technical problems with email bouncing etc email notification when a post is added to the User Forum has been temporarely disabled.
March 12, 2012:
New Blaise release: 4.8.3.1745
A new Blaise 4.8.3 version, build 1745 has been released and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
January 24, 2012:
New Blaise release: 4.8.3.1717
A new Blaise 4.8.3 version, build 1717 has been released and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
November 25, 2011:
New Blaise release: 4.8.2.1700
A new Blaise 4.8.2 version, build 1700 has been released and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
August 10, 2011:
New Blaise release: 4.8.2.1656
A new Blaise 4.8.2 version, build 1656 has been released and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
July 7, 2011:
New Blaise release: 4.8.2.1649
A new Blaise 4.8.2 version, build 1649 has been released and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
June 29, 2011:
MQDS and CTT available for Blaise licensees.
The Michigan Questionnaire Documentation System (MQDS) and the CAI Testing Tool (CTT) are tools developed by the University of Michigan’s Survey Research Center.
MQDS was designed to extract comprehensive metadata from Blaise survey instruments and render it as an eXtended Markup Language (XML) document using the Data Documentation Initiative (DDI) standard. It is a powerful tool to help create questionnaire documentation, with or without summary statistics, and other documentation based on the Blaise data model for a study.
CTT is an application developed to manage and facilitate efficient testing of Blaise questionnaires. Some of it's main components :
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Automated testing tool: a fully automated tool used to maintain a bug log for Blaise applications. This program ‘follows’ the tester while they run through a Blaise application. The tool keeps a keystroke log, can capture screen shots, and automates the bug log and bug log item prioritization. Pre-loads (scenario information) can be specified to ensure all aspects of Blaise instruments are tested.
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Random case generator: this feature tests questionnaire routing using test cases that have been created using random data. Using the output the programmer can determine if all the questions in the instrument have a response. The programmer can then investigate if the blank fields are due to a routing or programming error.
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Management: a 'functional dashboard screen' to review and manage the bugs or enhancements reported during testing. Here all information about the issue and update information about each problem is accessible: for example, the problem status, open a screenshot or audit trail, and entering the date when a problem is fixed.
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Reporting: a built-in reporting function providing the tester, coordinator and programmer the ability to generate specific reports. This helps each level of the testing staff to focus their efforts effectively. E.g. those reports can show to testers what they currently have to work on and enable managers and testing coordinators to monitor testing progress.
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Administration: Managers or coordinators can add projects and set-up files for testing, assign testers to projects, attach specific priorities to different problem types, import master preloads and assign access rights.
Information about howto get access to these tools is available at
this page.
June 15, 2011:
Blaise and Manipula Basic training course in the Netherlands in September.
From Monday 19 September to Thursday 22 September 2011, Statistics Netherlands will provide a Basic Blaise and Manipula/Maniplus training in Heerlen, the Netherlands. The Basic Blaise Training is a four-day course for new Blaise developers, learning to produce data collection instruments, to run them in a production environment. The course is relevant for those working with (Computer-Assisted) Telephone interviewing as well as Personal interviewing and Self Interviewing, and for those working on the data after completion of interviews (data manipulation and editing). This four-day course takes place near the office of Statistics Netherlands in Heerlen.
More information...
February 14, 2011:
New Blaise release: 4.8.2.1606
A new Blaise 4.8.2 version, build 1606 has been released and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
October 27, 2010:
New Blaise release: 4.8.2.1580
A new Blaise 4.8.2 version, build 1580 has been released and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
October 15, 2010:
New Blaise release: 4.8.2.1576
A new Blaise 4.8.2 version, build 1576 has been released and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
September 1, 2010:
New Blaise release: 4.8.2.1565
A new Blaise 4.8.2 version, build 1565 has been released and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
May 25, 2010:
Blaise and Manipula Basic training course in the Netherlands in June.
From 28 June to 1 July 2010, a Basic Blaise and Manipula training course will be organised by Statistics Netherlands. The Basic Blaise Training is a four-day course for new Blaise developers, learning to produce data collection instruments, to run them in a production environment. The course is relevant for those working with (Computer-Assisted) Telephone interviewing as well as Personal interviewing and Self Interviewing, and for those working on the data after completion of interviews (data manipulation and editing). This four-day course takes place near the office of Statistics Netherlands in Heerlen.
More information...
May 20, 2010:
New Blaise release: 4.8.2.1536
A new Blaise 4.8.2 version, build 1536 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
April 27, 2010:
New Blaise release: 4.8.2.1529
Today a new Blaise 4.8.2 version has been released. With build number 1529 it is the first production release of Blaise 4.8.2 and it is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users. Blaise 4.8.2.1529 is the successor of Blaise 4.8.1.1460
March 4, 2010:
The 13th International Blaise Users Conference will be held in Baltimore, Maryland USA on October 19 to 21, 2010.
More information can be found on the IBUC 2010 website. This website will be updated soon with additional information about the conference hotel and conference registration.
Call for papers
The IBUC 2010 website, www.ibuc2010.org has information about the Call for Papers. Abstracts can be submitted on the website by May 15th for consideration by the Scientific Committee. You will receive a confirmation email from IBUC...@Westat.com after your abstract is submitted.
Pre-conference meeting
A one-day pre-conference meeting on October 18 will include a set of technical presentations by the Blaise Team on areas of special interest including Blaise Next Generation (BlaiseNG).
We look forward to welcoming you to IBUC 2010!
February 3, 2010:
Blaise and Manipula Basic training course in the Netherlands in April.
From 19 to 22 April 2010, a Basic Blaise and Manipula training course will be organised by Statistics Netherlands. The Basic Blaise Training is a four-day course for new Blaise developers, learning to produce data collection instruments, to run them in a production environment. The course is relevant for those working with (Computer-Assisted) Telephone interviewing as well as Personal interviewing and Self Interviewing, and for those working on the data after completion of interviews (data manipulation and editing). This four-day course takes place near the office of Statistics Netherlands in Heerlen.
More information...
November 26, 2009:
New Blaise release: 4.8.1.1460
A new Blaise 4.8.1 version, build 1460 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
August 28, 2009:
New Blaise release: 4.8.1.1439
A new Blaise 4.8.1 version, build 1439 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
April 27, 2009:
New Blaise release: 4.8.1.1403
A new Blaise 4.8.1 version, build 1403 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
April 6, 2009:
New Blaise release: 4.8.1.1399
A new Blaise 4.8.1 version, build 1399 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
February 13, 2009:
New Blaise release: 4.8.1.1379
A new Blaise 4.8.1 version, build 1379 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
December 17, 2008:
New Blaise release: 4.8.1.1366
A new Blaise 4.8.1 version, build 1366 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
November 14, 2008:
New Blaise release: 4.8.1.1360
A new Blaise 4.8.1 version, build 1360 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
October 3, 2008:
New Blaise release: 4.8.1.1347
Version Blaise 4.8.1, build 1347 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users. This version replaces 4.8.0 build 1284.
August 7, 2008:
Contents of old User Forum is available
An extract of the old User Forum, previously hosted at Westat, is available now. This copy is publicly accessable, but readonly.
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July 18, 2008:
New Blaise release: 4.7.1.1312
A new Blaise 4.7.1 version, build 1312 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
July 1, 2008:
New forum has launched.
The new Blaise
discussion forum has been created and is open for use by registered Blaise.com users.
April 17, 2008:
New Blaise internet site launched.
The new Blaise internet site has been launched on April 17, 2008.
April 17, 2008:
Blaise and Manipula Basic training course in the Netherlands in June.
From 16 to 19 June 2008, a Basic Blaise and Manipula training course will be organised at Statistics Netherlands. The Basic Blaise Training is a four-day course for new Blaise developers, learning to produce data collection instruments, to run them in a production environment. The course is relevant for those working with (Computer-Assisted) Telephone interviewing as well as Personal interviewing and Self Interviewing, and for those working on the data after completion of interviews (data manipulation and editing). This four-day course takes place at the office of Statistics Netherlands in Heerlen.
More information...
March 7, 2008:
New Blaise release: 4.7.1.1254
A new Blaise 4.7.1 version, build 1254 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
February 25, 2008:
New Blaise release: 4.8.0.1247
A new Blaise 4.8.0 release, build 1247 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
Februari 22, 2008:
Blaise Internet training class at Statistics Netherlands
From 21 to 23 April 2008 there will be a Blaise Internet training class at Statistics Netherlands in Heerlen. This is a three-day training class for Blaise developers, learning how to create, deploy and manage Internet-based surveys. The course is relevant for those who will work with Computer Assisted Web Interviewing (CAWI). Students are expected to have Blaise programming experience, and knowledge about the basics of the Modelibrary. The price of the training is 975 Euros. For more information, contact Blaise Support at Statistics Netherlands.
Januari 17, 2008.
New Blaise release: 4.7.1.1230
A new Blaise 4.7.1 version, build 1230 has been released today and is available via the usual channels for all licensed Blaise users.
